Song Meaning
The lyrics paint a picture of the "Nijinsky Hind" as an ethereal, almost divine entity, a "wisp of our world" seen through an intensely personal, internal perspective – "the heart's eye." Its physical attributes are described with a strange, sacred imagery: horns of "white hide" from "the skin of our lord," suggesting a creation born from something pure and foundational. This initial depiction sets a tone of wonder and reverence, hinting at a being that transcends the ordinary, existing at the intersection of the spiritual and the physical.
The Hind is further characterized as a "remnant of Earth" from a pristine past, a "likeness in flesh of the magic contained in a pearl's shell." This evokes a sense of ancient beauty and unique essence, something precious and singular that has survived or been preserved. The idea of it "breathing its breath uniquely" emphasizes its distinctiveness and inherent, almost magical, vitality, setting it apart from anything commonplace.
The most striking aspect is the Hind's origin: "begotten from man's thoughts of kindness." This abstract genesis imbues the creature with a profound, benevolent nature, suggesting it is a manifestation of humanity's highest aspirations. Its "hoofs shod with gold" are then interpreted not just as wealth, but as "the textures of Earth's distant future," a vision of a world transformed, "gilded and tall like a hall," implying a hopeful, almost utopian destiny tied to this unique being.
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